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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

which Miss Leana Williams was
crowned .oasea Of. Love and
heaasy"by Knight Of the Lone star,
z, II, Carter, the sueeessfai rearna,
meat contestant sFha coronation
address was delivered by Mr, j, q,
lrimble and Was as fallews,
ln all ages Of the warld the crown
has been the inaignia Of authority
ana exalted rank, and many and va,
fieas are tho ohieuta and events
which It has been used Ia common.
crate, aud foremost among them Ii
~ a palm for preveminenue In atl,e
lehe sports. The laurel wreath up.
on the head OF the victor In the CIR.
eiaa contests was 40 honorable that
stngs and emperors for the time have
laid aside their klngly robes and
dignity 10 enter the arena in the hone
OF being crowned victor in the Own,
pie games. But the world waited
until the ehiaalry of the Medieval
knights gained sway before the seif.
ishness of man permitted the placing
OF n crown upon the head OF any 9th,
or than himself
The ehivalrio knight of the middle
ages, well knowing that Ia the vast
throng around the tournament hsts,
there 10 one heart beating in wild de-
sire for his succesa, is nerved to
greater effort, and when the oppos.
ing knight has dropped his sword or
spear point in the dust in sulien rec
ognitlon OF his victory, with JOYOUS
step he hastens to place upon her
brow the crown of beauty, which by
his waller he has Won, and the face,
which would have been overcast with
clouds had the result been different,
is now radiant, and the glories of
victory are thereby rendered ten
times more sweet to the successful
knight. 1t took the world five thou.
SAND years to learn that there is "A
power behind man greater than him
self, and when the knight placed the
crown upon the brow OF his lady love
he did but tell the world that here is
the head and here is the heart that
has made me what l am.
In mild imitation of those..dangerous
tournaments of the olden time, the
ehivalry of this vicinity to-day en-
tered the lists and aimed the lance in
friendly rivalry for the victor's palm.
The Knight of the Lone Star hav-
ing fairly won the crown, 1 now give
it into his hand, that he may place it /,
not on his own head, but on the head
| Of that fair one to whom more than
to himself is due his victory Take
it, Sir Knight, and crown the lady of
your choice queen of this festive
throng, and in the name of the beauty
and the chivalry here assembled, l
promise her peaceful and a joyous
reign. The old saying that
Uneasy rests the head that
wears a crown" shall not ap-
ply TO her for in this realm Is
not a single subject of rebellious
mind. And do you, Sir knights
place upon the heads of her maids OF
honor these lovely wreaths of flow.
| ers.
With free and gladsome voice We
he'll you Queen of Love and Beauty
and with loving hearts we offer you
our homage and our allegiance. The
subjects are now waiting the pleasure
of their queen, and her slightest wish
shall be to them law of more than
MediaD strength.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
CHlLnREN'S DAY.
The Little Ones Help Swell
An Immense Crowd.
THE LARGEST SEcONn DAY Au-
DiENCE EVER.
The Tournament a Graad Success
The Rnriesaae Great~~Three
Pretty Raees~~Last
Nights froises.

Though the sun boiled down his
hardest from early morning until he
disappeared behind the Western
horizon, the Fair Grounds were pack
cd all day yesterday. Never before
has the grand stand been crowded
so oa the second day. Yesterday was
children's day. The little ones
swarmed in at the gates and humid
reds OF them spent the day enjoying
the sights, filling up ON lemonade,
and watching the baby racks. The
grand stand was perfect sea OF
faces, mostly those of ladies'. The
fair sex greatly outnumhered the
stronger one on the amphitheatre,
and the races were watched with
great interest and enjoyed immense
ly. The Tournament was great
card, and the interest was intense.
The Knights. in full and elegant
costumes, assembled at Northern &
Edmonstou's at l2:15 yesterday,
under Captain Hopkins. The
Knights marched from headquarters
north Oh Jefferson TO Monroe, south
from Monroe to Promenade, west ON
Promenade to Water, and south on
Water and Clark Avenue to the
Boulevard, and thence to the Fair
Grounds. The knights assembled
promptly at one o'cloc K in front OF
the secretary's office, grand stand,
where they were addressed by j. g.
Trimble. The Knights were as fol-
lows: Knight of No Name, w. w.
j Johnson; Knightof the Mississippi
Valley, Roy Stuart Sir Knight
Richard Third Will Coons; Knight
of Haven, Bob Hlsey; Knight of FIX
press, Harry Johnson; Sir Knight
Ivanhoe, Thos. Jones; Knight of the
| Lone Star, Il, ID. carter; hnlgnI Oh
Mexico, r. W. Edmonston; Knight
of Boone, w. II. TRULY, Sturgeon;
knight of the Flying Cloud, Emmett
Cunningham; Knight of Audrain,
r. P. Hopkins, captain. G. D. Rod
gers was made scorer; Ed. Kendall,
G. S. Maddox and G. d. Hudson,
judges; J. W. Bayham and Fos Mat
thews, timers. From the start to
close the interest never Jagged, every
available seat on the grand stand and
even the ratings being occupied
Five rides were taken by each Knight
the fastest time being made by Thos'
Jones in 4 4-5 seconds. Following
is the score showing Carter to have
tied with Stuart, and in the ride Off
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
A Fact.

A fire alarm was sounded at mid
night last night. Members of the
fire company and myself were at the
engine house within 8 minutes after
the alarm was sounded. Not q foot
Of hose was in the engine house. The
hose was loaned without consulting
me. l did not know where it was.
r. M. WHITE, Chief F. p.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
MONEY! MONEY!
$500, $500, $1,000, $1,000
SIS. .Q0l.

Good farm loans can now be placed
for three or eve years time at fair
rates in Audrain, Boone, Galloway,
Randolph, Monroe, Rails and Pike
counties. Apply to
j. T.. CLARK, Mexico, Mo-,
Agent for eastern capital and 0id-
est real estate and losn ageat in Gem
tral Missouri. 45-u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Following we're the committees in
charge of the lawn ,fete given We'd
nesday evening, the Srd INST, at the
residence of Jos. E. Sims, west OF
this city: On supper-Mr. and Mrs
Bob West, Mr.. and Mrs Clay. White
Mr. and Mrs. L, w. Luckett, Mr.,
and Mrs. King. On invitation
Misses Mettte Sims, Mollie Turner,
Sallie M. Lawhorn, Katie Gay
Norah Shock; Messrs. John Brown
Ray Ridgeway, H. L. Shock, Ed
ward Renie, Granville Shock. Much
of the credit for the success of the
affair Is due these committees.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Mrs. Jchn T. Ricketts, who was Sc
rioasly injured by a horse running
over her and seriously injuring her
foot is doing well and will be out In a
day OF so. Horse men should have
little csre how they ride OF drive
In q crowd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Typhoid, Scarlet and Yellow Fevers,
Measles, Diphtheria, smallpox,
Cholera. &e.

Darbys Prophylnctic Fluid win de-
stroy the infection OF all fevers and
all contagious and infectious diseases.
Will keep the atmosphere Of any siok-
room pure and wholesome, absorbing
and destroying unhealthy effiuvia
and contagion resulting therefrom.
Will neutralize any bad sIrlell what
ever, not by Disgusting it, bur by de-
strovino IT,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

A very pleasant party was given at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. CHI
mer, sotheast Of this city, in honor OF
Misses Long and Jamison. of Lincoln:
The young ladies present were as fol.
lows: Miss Anna and Julia Craig,
Lillian and Tannie Eller, Willie
Stevens, Doyie and Ollie Irwin, Mary
Bold, Lena Henson, Matte Saun-
ders, Florence and Nollie Kirkpet.
rick, Alice Long and Ettie Jamiaon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Poisoned by Ice cream.

The family of Chas. Day, of West
Mexico, was suddenly taken i'll Sum
day night, every member in precisely
the same manner, and for time
serious results were apprehended.
That night, however, all who were
attacked were N uch improved. The
sudden sickness is attributed TO ice
cream poison, it being supposed that
the freezer in which the cream was
made was lined with some poisonous
metal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
SHE'LL FAMILY REUNION.
A Large Number OF Guests Present
ut the Reunion OF the Family
Of Judge Shell.

The reunion of the family of Judge
james H. Shell, at his residence just
west OF this city, Saturday was
most enjoyable and noteworthy event,
the occasion being the Goth birthday
Of the Judge. This family Is one of
the most numerous in the county
perhaps being excelled in numbers
by only one-the Morris family.
These gatherings are always source
of pleasure to the participants, but
more especially so on this occasion,
as every member to the number of
about sixty was present. Following
is list: Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fl. Can
terbury, Mrs. j. M. Hurley, Perry;
Mrs. Jennie Gardner, J. r. Shell,
Laddonia Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Gass,
Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Gass, jefferson
City; MIR. and Mrs. w. e. Shell.
Rowena; Frank NJ. Shell and wife,
Kansas City; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d.
Ellis, Moline; Hattie, Allie, Claude
and frankie Canterbury, Edna, Ray,
John and Alma Gass, Elmer, Mag
gle, Mamie and Jas. Gardner, Lucy,
James II. and Emmett and Ernest
Shell, LYDIA and Ethel Hurley. Be-
sides the large number of relatives
present, the following named persons
we're also in attendance: Mr.. and
Mrs. R. H. Garner, Paynesville, Mo-,
j. e. Orr, Columbia; Mrs. Holiday,
Columbia; Miss Cora Garner, Paynes-
Vile; Mrs. DR.. I Carlton, Carthage,
ILL.,, cousin of theslate vlce-President
Hendricks; Mr.. hnd Mrs. Parsons,
and Hon. John E. Hutton. A large
number of other friends called dur
ing the day. At 4 O'Clock and ele-
CANT collation., such as only Mrs.
Shell can prepare, was served. After
the dinner had been served the fami-
ly friends repaired ito the parlor and
to the complete surprise of the
Judge, the Hon. y. E. Hutton step
ped forward and presented him, on
behalf of his children. a handsome
ebony cane, mounted in solid gold.
Col. Hutton's presentation speech
was very touching one, and during
the cause of his remarks, tears were
brought to the eyes Of all. The same
gentleman also presented Mrs. Shell
with handsome rattan rocker, from
the children. Each of them was also
presented with pair of gold framed
spectacles. The LEDGER joins host
of friends in congratulating Judge
and Mrs. Shell in reaching happy
old age, having lived long and use-
full life and many happy returns OF
this memorable occasion are heartily
urshed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
$40 In Gold.

Several couples are getting mar
riage licenses. and the editor of this
paper will give $40 in gold for the
couple (they must be Audrain people
and white) who will marry in the
Judges stand Saturday provided they
allow us to notify the public Friday.
2.0i
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Rob White as a Delegate

The Centralia Guard, speaking of
the delegation to Washington, says:
R. M. White, of the LEDGER, was
made Secretary of the country dele
cation, and was a great favorite. Bob
is Away the same genial, clever gen.
tlenan under all circumstances, and
will do to tie TO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
New Meat Market.

c. +. Scruby has opened q meat
market in room formerly occupied by
) ohm Lsne, nearly opposite the post
office. Salt meats, choice steaks,
roasts. corned beef, veal and mutton.
Highest cash price paid for hides and
tallow. Don't fail to try his meat.
His prlces are reasonable and his
meat the best In the market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
CHEAP MONEY,

We have unlimited sums of Eas-
tern money to loan al a low rate Of
interest on improved lands for .
term of five years with privilege Of
paying 500 or any multiple thereof
at any interest pay day. Interest
payable annually or semi-ailnut.lly 10
suit borrower. We can also supply
you with home money at all times.
KILooIE a. EfowELL,
Loan and Real Estate Agents.
over Saving Bank, Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
That Gas.
From the oentralia Guard.

Bob White claims that indications
of gas were discovered in the big hole
being drilled at Mexico, but the pro.
liability is that the wind changed and
waited the aroma Of the surrounding
nigeer shanties to the nostrils of Bot
whose olfactories are not sufficient
ly sensitive to distinguish the differ.
ence in smell, especially since tfs
WASHINGTON trim,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

A Garter ct al, petitions public
road. Ordered opened when dam
ages are paid
J. F. Bolts appointed Justice of
the Peace to fllI vacancy caused by
death OF Capt. G.. w. Edmondston.
J.R. Kessler et al, petitioners pub
Inc road. Ordered opened.
I. II. Marshall, county treasurer.
Quarterly settlement approved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Willard Carroll has charge OF the
Union Depot express Office at night
in place Of aelden A. Brooks, who
has Mr. Glandon's day desk in the
down town Office during thar gentle
nan absence Vt The Fair Grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

A reporters stand will likely be
erected on top of the Secretary's Of
fee at the Fair Grounds. Fifty new
stalls have been built at the Fair
Grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Mrs. O0fen.

From the Independence Sentinel.
The many friends III this city of
Mrs. Jane Ooten, formerly Mrs
McMurray) will regret to hear of her
death, which event occurred at Oak
land, Cal, last Wednesday. Mrs.
Ooten has been suffering for some
time past with paralysis, and went
to California accompanied by her
granddaughter, Mrs. G NJ. Lakeland,
of Mexico, Mo-, for her health. Mrs.
Lakeland was with her during her
sickness and death, and will accom-
pany the remains, which are expected
to arrive Monday night, to this city.
The friends of the deceased will as
semble at the Maple Avenne M. +.
Church, South, Tuesday morning at
9 O'Clock, and accompany the remains
to the city cemetery, where the
funeral services will be held. Mrs.
Ooten was a resident of this city for
many years, and her death will be
sincerely mourned by her many
friends here. She was about 81
years old at the time of her death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Mrs. Mamie E. Britton, nee Me
Hatton, well known here, died in
Chicago, Tuesday, and was buried
in st. Louis Thursday. Her broth
er, M. W. Mediation brought the re-
mains TO the place of burial, and has
returned to his home in Tennessee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
TO THE FARMERS.

We wish to insure your property
against Gre and lightning fil as good
companies as arein tile world, at the
following rates:
Fifty cents per 500 for one year.
sl.00 per S100 for three years.
Sl.50 per 500 for five years.
Don't pay 25 to so per cent higher.
than above rates and give your note
for the premium, which soc,n fails into
hands of attorneys aud banks for
collection. KrLsoRE g. HOWELL,
Insurance Agents, Mexico, Mo.
Over Savings Bank. 33tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Prof. ID. 4. Mcmillan.

Supt. Mcmillan has just gotten
back from St. Charles, Mo-, where the
has been conducting the Normal In
stilute. He is enthusiastic in bis
praise Of the-teachers and citizens of
ST. Charles, and says his work was
made very enjoyable by the zeal and
interest of the former and the hospi-
tality of the latter, Prof. Mcmillan
is recognized as one of the strongest
school workers in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Ta-Day,s Races.

In the pools at Carter's last night,
2:34 class, Frank P, sold for $40 !;
Belle s., $12s Marquis, 81; Field, Sc.
The free-fofall didn't gil, and no
pools were sold on the running
race. A substitute race will be given
for the free-for-all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Ladies'. buy the Ea,tle Steau

Ladies, buy the Eagle Steam
Washer; it is the best, cheapest,
lightest and most dlarable and per-
feet washing machine ever made
No iron to brake, no wood to leak.
We don't make agents pay for terri
tory, but give them all the territory
they want and sell thom washers low
err than they can buy many worthless
washers at. Beware Of peddlers seli-
ing inferior washers and representing
them as improvements over the Eagle.
Retail price 5000. Write TO g. L.
Ferris for an agency.
Champion aud Osborne Machines.
Extras and repairs always on hand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The remains Of Jack Hoban, who
died IN Colorado Friday. arrived In
this city yesterday, and we're inferred
in the Catholic cemetery. A large
procession followed the remains to
the cematery,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

q. w. Clark gave three good
prizes for colts sired by his percheIon
stallion and had . fine ring of colts,
there seing over dozen entries. Joe
Armstrong took frat money, D. ID.
Armstrond second. and David Sneed
third.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Manager Armstrong has contract
ed with Prof. Johannes Goetze, OF
Moberly, for the appearance Of his
Concert company here Sept. IA and
Is, reunion week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
sorris, Special Premium.

The special premium offered by g,
B. Morris for the best sucking colt
BY BLACK squirrel, Artist or Moss
Rose, was hotly contested for. The
prize, a 6ne Elgin movement wai:ch,
vas osptured by G. +. Emmons, with
beautiful Black Squirrel colt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Money to Loan

LAkENaN & BARNES, financial cor
respondentS of Eastern capitalists, have
unlimited capital Ia loan for to ! years
time at u low rate of interest ON farms In
Audrain and neighboring counties, Priv
ilege of paying part or all of loan before
due. We also loan home money on very
reasonable terms. II you desire loar
call on US aud We will give YOU terms that
defy competition.
LAKENAN & BARNES,
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents.
MEXICO, NO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
OF Such is the Kingdom of HEAVIER

OF Such Is the Kingdom OF Heaven
About s o'clock Sunday Carroll
Houston, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
w s. Houston, died at the residence
of Mrs. G. M. Carroll, on East
Monroe street. Carroll was about
five months old, and had been sick
for weeks The bereaved family ha;
the sympathy of the entire city. The
hour for the funeral had not been
fixed when we went to press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Willow Copse was given to a
good house by the Mrs. Riley Com
pany at the Opera House last evening.
A good crowd will greet The compa-
nay tonight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

From private letter from ex dav.
@. II. Hardin, who has been in Buff
falo, N. Y, several weeks for bis
health, the LEDGER learns that he win
be home on the 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

A fifteen year old SON of w. j.
Robinson, of Kansas City, formerly
Of Mexico, left home last week and
has not been heard from. Foul play
is feared.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Cool Weather.
Which.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, July els it pro-
per to say the s'choir who," or the
"choir which. READER.
The achoir which" alwsys.-gEn,
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
How She Caught Him.
From the New York World.

FfUIH tIit NEW fUIk WUFiU.
Papa, how do they catch mon.
keys7" inquired Willie, who had been
to the managerie.
"The best way nowadays, think,
is by means Of a double-barreled bus
tie and triple-size eartwheel hat eHf'
afancy paraso. I
aIes, = remarked Wiliie.s mother,
uusingly, II used to be very much
addicted to those little foibles before
we we,e married r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

During the Bald Knobber parade
yesterday Lsfe Newkirk had his pork
ct book stolen. It contained papers
Of value to him only which should be
returred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The private premiums by w. A.
Morris, Edmonston & Henderson, l..
B. Morris, E. w. Clark and Csrk &;
Potts yesterday, were all hotly con-
tested for.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Prof. Shaw, the champion billiard
ist, is in the city for q few days, and
win give an exhibition at Carriers to-
morrow night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Rev. Fl. M. Myers, President OF
st. Charles College, will lecture in
Wellsvilie Friday and Saturday
nights, this week, on WESTMINSTER
Abbey and aTower of London" sos
benefit Of NJ. E. church. South.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
A CANVASS ia ripoed ND at the Fa

A CANVASS is rugged up at the Fair
Grounds by one of the travelling
gents and hole cut in it
through which an eight-yeal old coon
sticks his head. About thirty feet
off grown men stand and throw
'three eggs for dime" at the little
coon's head and every few moments
he clearly shows that his head is
harder than an egg. The eoon's
father stands by and draws pay for
renting out bis boy. During slavery
times no such cruelty would have
been tolerated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Leon Il Lyle arrived with their
great 10 cent pavilion shoA this
morning early.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
City Clerk Tomlinson yesterday

CITY Clerk Tomlinson Yesterday
afternoon turned over to Collector
Lane the tax hook for 1s'S7. Rev
enuc proper, $5,5o2.3I, sinking
fand, S1,l01-46; poll tax, sll56.
Total, 81, 1897.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

The Clark Avenue bridge caught
FIRE for the fourth time in the past
three months Monday. Prompt
action of persons near at hand saved
it from being consumed. After the
fire man in crossing broke through
the floor. and only saved himself a
terrible fall to the tracks below by
catching the siringers as he slipped
through.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

MExIco's business men owe 1t to
themselves. tho association and to
Mexico to shut up and 60 to the
Fair to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
yaiiee fo TeaeI,ers.

Members of the institute are 70
questsd TO meet at the Public School
building Monday Aug. is at p. m
for organization.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Normal Institute,

Prof j. p. Bianton, conductor OF
the Normal Institute, has called a
meeting of the Instructors to meet in
room No. II, of the Public School
building in Mexico, Monday, August
Is, at 10 q. M. Each member of the
corps, is urgently requested to be
present as business of great import
ance will be discussed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

G. T. CLARK is making most ',x-
cellent president. We don'tsee how
any Of the officials could be improved
upon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Maj. 81. a. Ricketts, is better. He
ID greatly missed at the Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

A local Democratic politician being
called on for definition of the term
".mugwump," replied: HE is a
Republican who votes the Democrat
ic ticket" ..Then what is a Demo-
crat who votes the Republican tick
ets" "A d-n fooll" was the reply,
as if in disgust
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
Never 10 Late.

From the Frankford Chronicle.
Mrs. NJ. M. Show, of Centralia, is
preparing to start new paper in
Mexico, to be called the Regulator.
The lady is of the Sanctifed persua-
sion, and thinks her mission is to
save Bob White, in which cause she
has been laboring for some time, but
Bob remains obdurate and Won't be
saved.
Bob White, of the Mexico LEDGER,
the chosen delegate from Audrain
county accompanied the ST. Louis
delegation to Washington TO invite
President Cleveland to visit ST. Louis
this fall. Bob was made secretary
of she country delegation and chair
man of the only committee appoint.
ed.-Warrentcn Banner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

coLuMBra and other towns Of the
size are TO invite the President. Why
not Mexico?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

james Garrett has ths bsst binder
and mower made for sale and asks
the public TO call aud examine. Dcu'f
buy all you Get his prices ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11
TnE daily LEDGER was one year old

n HE UdiEy LEUUEk WH5U UHE JV"I UIU
Monday. lis success is very
gratifying to its friends and proprie-
tor Those who thought the daily
would not live year need have no
fear about the future. The daily
LEDGER is now one OF Mexico's per-
manent institutions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Don't buy any implements till you
have called at James CARROTS on the
west sids. He has the best binders
and movers ever shipped ID Mexico.
Get his prices, 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-11

Farmers, write TO Ferris a. Son,
Mexico, for prices of Farm Imple-
ments. They can save you big mon
ey, as they are headquarters for oil
kinds Of farm implements, whgons,
buGgies, self-bindeis, clilti,ntors,
barbed wire, washing machines, and
everything in the hardware line. Re-
pairs for Champion and Osborne
machines. 3-Iyr.